Colorful Creations & Custom Artwork
Original art. Bold color.
Custom creativity.
FEATURED ARTWORK
Tika - Mixed Breed
Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 12” x 12" -
1.5” deep Solid Oak Frame
She is a beautiful mixed-breed dog available for adoption at Middleburg Humane Foundation.
I'm creating artwork to boost shelter animals' visibility and encourage adoption, starting with Tika.
If you're considering adding a pet, meet Tika and other wonderful animals waiting for you.
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German Sheperd
Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 16” x 20" -
1.5” deep Solid Oak Frame
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For Realtors & More
Commissioned home paintings that turn meaningful places into lasting artwork. Each piece is hand-painted to capture the character, details, and feeling of a home—creating a personal keepsake to celebrate memories, milestones, and the places that matter most.
About the Artist
Melissa Simanivanh
Art has been a lifelong passion for Melissa, whose creativity spans jewelry design, custom T-shirts, sketches, drawings, paintings, and handcrafted creations.
With over 20 years of experience in visual design and digital creativity, Melissa combines her background in UX/UI design, branding, and fine art to create expressive, meaningful pieces that connect emotionally and visually. After recently being laid off from her full-time career, she decided to pursue her passion and turn her lifelong creativity into Art181 — a space where imagination comes to life through everything from colorful acrylic paintings and custom artwork to one-of-a-kind spooky Halloween dolls. Inspired by personal experiences, storytelling, and the beauty of self-expression, Melissa creates art that sparks emotion, conversation, and individuality in every piece.
Interested in Ordering
Commissioned Artwork?
Get in Touch
Parent site:
Design181.com
Etsy:
design181.etsy.com
Catch Up with Me for Facebook
© 2026 Design181. All rights reserved.
Colorful Creations & Custom Artwork
Original art. Bold color. Custom creativity.
FEATURED ARTWORK
Tika - Mixed Breed
Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 12” x 12" - 1.5” deep Solid Oak Frame
She is a beautiful mixed-breed dog available for adoption at Middleburg Humane Foundation. I'm creating artwork to boost shelter animals' visibility and encourage adoption, starting with Tika. If you're considering adding a pet, meet Tika and other wonderful animals waiting for you.
Scroll
German Sheperd
Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 16” x 20" - 1.5” deep Solid Oak Frame
Scroll
For Realtors
& More
Commissioned home paintings that turn meaningful places into lasting artwork. Each piece is hand-painted to capture the character, details, and feeling of a home—creating a personal keepsake to celebrate memories, milestones, and the places that matter most.
About the Artist
Melissa Simanivanh
Art has been a lifelong passion for Melissa, whose creativity spans jewelry design, custom T-shirts, sketches, drawings, paintings, and handcrafted creations.
With over 20 years of experience in visual design and digital creativity, Melissa combines her background in UX/UI design, branding, and fine art to create expressive, meaningful pieces that connect emotionally and visually. After recently being laid off from her full-time career, she decided to pursue her passion and turn her lifelong creativity into Art181 — a space where imagination comes to life through everything from colorful acrylic paintings and custom artwork to one-of-a-kind spooky Halloween dolls. Inspired by personal experiences, storytelling, and the beauty of self-expression, Melissa creates art that sparks emotion, conversation, and individuality in every piece.
Interested in Ordering
Commissioned Artwork?
Get in Touch
Parent site:
Design181.com
Etsy:
design181.etsy.com
Catch Up with Me for Facebook
© 2026 Design181. All rights reserved.
Colorful Creations & Custom Artwork
Original art. Bold color. Custom creativity.
FEATURED ARTWORK
Tika - Mixed Breed
Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 12” x 12" - 1.5” deep Solid Oak Frame
She is a beautiful mixed-breed dog available for adoption at Middleburg Humane Foundation.
I'm creating artwork to boost shelter animals' visibility and encourage adoption, starting with Tika.
If you're considering adding a pet, meet Tika and other wonderful animals waiting for you.
Scroll
German Sheperd
Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 16” x 20" - 1.5” deep Solid Oak Frame
For Realtors & More
Commissioned home paintings that turn meaningful places into lasting artwork. Each piece is hand-painted to capture the character, details, and feeling of a home—creating a personal keepsake to celebrate memories, milestones, and the places that matter most.
About the Artist
Melissa Simanivanh
Art has been a lifelong passion for Melissa, whose creativity spans jewelry design, custom T-shirts, sketches, drawings, paintings, and handcrafted creations.
With over 20 years of experience in visual design and digital creativity, Melissa combines her background in UX/UI design, branding, and fine art to create expressive, meaningful pieces that connect emotionally and visually. After recently being laid off from her full-time career, she decided to pursue her passion and turn her lifelong creativity into Art181 — a space where imagination comes to life through everything from colorful acrylic paintings and custom artwork to one-of-a-kind spooky Halloween dolls. Inspired by personal experiences, storytelling, and the beauty of self-expression, Melissa creates art that sparks emotion, conversation, and individuality in every piece.
Interested in Ordering
Commissioned Artwork?
Get in Touch